Match Report
The table read 6th (York City, 7 pts) against 1st (Bristol Rovers, 9 pts), 2 points apart. Against a league average of 1.32 goals per team per game, York City ran at 2 scored and 1.75 conceded, Bristol Rovers at 2.75 and 1.5.
York City were winless in 5.
The head-to-head ledger counts 8 games: 1 York City win, 4 for Bristol Rovers, 3 draws, at 3.63 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 38% of the wins in this matchup. 75% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 75%.
Dwight Yorke Stadium, capacity 8,500, hosted the game. With 100 matches recorded and 2.2 yellow cards per game, T. Nield was the man in the middle. On the scoreboard, Bristol Rovers led 1-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 3-2.
Goal scorers
York City: Alex Newby (60'), Harry Boyes (63'), Harry Boyes (80') · Bristol Rovers: Clinton Mola (30'), Tommy Leigh (78')
Key stats
Possession: York City 70% · Bristol Rovers 30% · Total shots: 16-13 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 7-6